Newsletter May 10

We have a lot of exciting things happening in our building and the energy of Spring can be felt! Field trips, upcoming talent show, baby chicks, spring art… to name a few of the activities! I want to say thank you to the community members who are volunteering on our field trips and helping to ensure our students enjoy their excursions, have fun, and stay safe! Your time helps us to contribute to these co-curricular opportunities! 

Recently, our staff came together to enjoy a full day of learning! These days are so valuable for our school! We looked at our numeracy and literacy data and the strategies that we have implemented this year. We looked at what has allowed students to be more successful at uploading reflections and documentation into myBlueprint. And we also used this time to prepare for our last PBIS campaign of the year focused on Respect. This reflection time is critical to our success as a team! Lastly, we ended our day by digging into what our Land Acknowledgement means, strategies for indigenizing our practice and our connection to the community of Airdrie and its history. This involved a trip to the Nose Creek Valley Museum! What a great resource we have in our city!  

School Council and Friends of RMS meeting will be held on May 14th at 6:30pm. We welcome you to join us in the school’s learning commons or on zoom. During our School Council meetings, you will learn about what is happening at the school, hear from our Trustee, have opportunities to engage and ask questions. During the Friends of RMS meetings, the group works hard to plan fundraising opportunities and then decide on how to support the school and its student. It is the AGM for each group and there are vacant positions looking to be filled.  

Meeting Details: Join Zoom Meeting
https://rockyview.zoom.us/j/99815960399
Passcode: RMS

K–4 Students: For the 24/25 school year, current Ralph McCall students who have not moved out of the catchment area will automatically be placed in classes at McCall next year. It is imperative that you notify us of any phone, address, and/or other contact information that has changed. 

Gr. 4 Students going to C.W. Perry: All Gr. 4 students from Ralph McCall will automatically be transferred to C.W. Perry for the 24/25 school year.  If you have moved out of our attendance area, please inform us at Ralph McCall AND contact your designated school.   

 Sincerely,

Sarah Morrison
Acting Principal

Important Calendar Dates: 

• May 14 - School Council & Friends of RMS Meeting 6:30pm

• May 17 - PL Day, No school for students

• May 20 - Victoria Day, No school for staff and students

• May 22-24 - Bike Safety Presentation by Municipal Enforcement to Grades 1 & 3

• May 28 - School Assembly - Talent Show (student audience only)

• June 4 - Gr 4 Orientation to CW Perry